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If we had the chance to see a table spread of the Middle Ages would notice the almost constant absence of a fork. Kings, emperors and noble women ate with their hands and if you happen to somehow find a museum, you know that belonged to the cook who used to hold the meat while cutting. The fork appears for the first time between the silver king of France in 1379, but its use became widespread in the wealthier social classes in late 1500. In 1530, the chef of the Duke of Ferrara, Christopher Messisbugo, between the utensils necessary to the preparation of a meal does not mention the fork, use was considered inappropriate or even a luxury evil, in fact, St. Peter Damian in the name of the simplicity of Strongly condemns the costumes Theodora, wife of the Doge of Venice Selvo who daily used a fork.